About the Project

We are facing unprecedented times right now for both staff and students in schools. There have been so many instances over the past two years where someone on campus needed a reset; a place to gather their thoughts, decompress their emotions, or a space to get a snack. I want to establish a place on campus where anyone, student or adult, can go to access a safe, calming environment. This wellness center would be equipped with flexible seating, calming toys, worksheets, yoga posters, snacks, a tea station, and more. Working in a title one school, we find a lot of kids have issues at school because their basic needs are not being met. I want to have a space where they can work on the top of their Maslow’s pyramid, but also on the base. Access to snacks, a cozy and warm place to sit, and a friendly person to talk to (should they so choose) can help them build a strong foundation for their pyramid. Lastly, I want to employ the use of peer counselors on campus, having a meeting space for this purpose as well as other SEL groups would be a great benefit to all people on our campus.